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DATA MANAGEMENT A Data Management MeasurLink 7 CONTENTS Example of Data Management System Design MeasurLink 7 Software USB-ITPAK Measurement Data Collection Software Digimatic Signal Cables USB Input Tool Direct U-WAVE Wireless Communication System Digimatic Input Tools Digimatic Multiplexers EC Counter (Digimatic Display Unit) DigiStore DP-1VR Digimatic Mini-Processor Quick Guide to Quality Control A-2 A-3 A-5 A-10 A-11 A-12 A-13 A-15 A-16 A-17 A-18 A-19 A-21 A Data Management Example of Data Management System Design A typical example of a system for recording and analysing measurement results from various Mitutoyo measuring instruments for quality assurance purposes. A Implementation Step 1 Implementation Step 2 Recording measurement results Software dedicated to inspection and quality control Eliminate handwriting Inspection certificate creation Measurement data can be printed easily. Data can be output to a PC for statistics calculations. 1 2 3 4 5 DP-1VR see page A-19 4ch A B C D E F Setting 1 2 3 4 5 Dimension 10.025 X Dimension 9.982 Y Dimension 29.97 H External OK Appearance 10.033 9.964 10.031 10.046 10.017 10.008 9.996 10.027 30.02 30.07 29.96 30.04 OK NG Measurement data from calipers and micrometers are imported into an Excel spreadsheet. RS-232C USB-ITN-B Direct data input to a PC Commercial USB hub Connecting-cable-integrated USB-ITN. USB-ITN-C 1ch 4 SUB-FSW cables & 4 footswitches USB USB-ITPAK see page A-10 USB Input Tool Series see page A-12 Statistical Process Control A choice of three models with different output specifications IT-012U/IT-005D/IT-007R. USB PS/2 RS-232C 1ch GO/NG judgement, process capability and control charts are displayed in real time. Input Tool Series see page A-15 Connectable to an RS-232C interface PC via a 4-channel multiplexer. U-WAVE-R 4ch RS-232C U-WAVE-T Multiplexers see page A-16 Digimatic gauges Wireless data input to a PC MeasurLink see page A-5 U-WAVE-T USB U-WAVE-R U-WAVE see page A-13 A-3 Mitutoyo operates a policy of continuous improvement that aims to provide the customer with the benefit of the latest technological advances. Therefore the company reserves the right to change any or all aspects of any product specification without notice. Implementation Step 3 A Creating a quality control network covering a wide area on site Unify management of the quality test using the network The Quality Control section monitors results from the inspection room and production floor, handles statistical USB analysis ofPS/2 stored data and issuesRS-232C forms. Database server Database server centralizes USB results inspection 1ch PS/2 RS-232C Quality control Office Quality Controller’s terminal USB PS/2 RS-232C 1ch Measurement results storage/retrieval Generation of inspection certificates Site LAN Optical measuring instrument measurement results Digimatic gauge measurement results 1ch USB PS/2 RS-232C Vision measuring machine measurement results CMM measurement results USB PS/2 RS-232C 1ch QVPAK U-WAVE-R U-WAVE-T QM-Data200 Production line MCOSMOS Inspection room MeasurLink see page A-5 Mitutoyo operates a policy of continuous improvement that aims to provide the customer with the benefit of the latest technological advances. Therefore the company reserves the right to change any or all aspects of any product specification without notice. A-4 Data Management MeasurLink 7 Software Most of Mitutoyo’s electronic instruments can output data via optional data cables or wireless transmitters and receivers in the form of Digimatic code. The Digimatic code can also be converted into RS-232C format by any of several available gauge multiplexers. In this way, digital data can be sent to PCs for data acquisition and advanced statistical analysis. A As a client/server application, MeasurLink gives you the performance you need through distributed processing. Combined with a multi-user relational database, MeasurLink delivers a safe and organized data warehousing system making quality data available for viewing and analysis by any member of the production, engineering, and managerial staff throughout your company. Inspection in the factory produces data for analysis, corrective action, and various reporting needs. As the backbone of your quality efforts, MeasurLink is guaranteed to reduce your production costs and increase profits. Scalable Network Technical Data Database Management System (DBMS) Requirements MeasurLink 7 ships with a copy of Microsoft® SQL Server Express Edition 2008 R2, this can be for a standalone or a workgroup installation. MeasurLink 7 also supports Microsoft® SQL Server 2005 all editions or newer. Operating System Requirements All MeasurLink 7 products are supported on the following Microsoft® Windows Operating System versions: • All Windows® XP SP3 versions • All Windows® Vista SP2 versions • All Windows® 7 versions • Both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems supported MeasurLink is capable of linking and managing multiple ‘islands’ of inspection into a common database of part information, statistical data, gauge information, processes, etc. Information is shared across an entire manufacturing facility. MeasurLink Suite of Software MeasurLink is an easy-to-use, Windows-based family of quality data management software that combines real-time data acquisition, on-line statistical analysis, integrated networking, and quality information sharing into a comprehensive data management solution. •Real-Time: On-line real-time data collection •Process Analyzer: Analysis of all data •Process Manager: Network monitoring •Gauge R&R: Gauge repeatability and reproducibility •Gauge Management: Gauge inventory and calibration control Note: Upgrade packages are also available. Please contact our sales department for details. A-5 Mitutoyo operates a policy of continuous improvement that aims to provide the customer with the benefit of the latest technological advances. Therefore the company reserves the right to change any or all aspects of any product specification without notice. User-friendly Forced assignable cause Click a gauge button and watch the charts update in real-time. This helps the operator stay in control of the process. Begin collecting data in minutes with the newly designed Inspection Wizard. Forces Assignable Cause Tags on Inspector during collection if process is out of control. Empowers operator to build on existing pick list. Data acquisition Operators choose corrective action as applied to the part or process. Multiple corrective actions can be applied to any subgroup. Empowers operator to build on existing Corrective Action list. Collects data from digital micrometers, calipers, indicators, bore gauges, etc. Keyboard entry is quick and easy. Collect data for one or a million parts. Comprehensive SPC Easy to use Control Charts, Histograms, Capability, Detailed statistics, Assignable Causes, Corrective Actions, and Traceability all make this software ‘best in class’. Variable data Collect dimensional data (length, width, height, outside diameter, inside diameter, weight, etc.). Supports derived features (calculations for run out, volume, true position, etc.). Attribute data Collect data from visual inspections (burrs, cracks, dents, missing holes, etc.) to determine the fitness of a part. Track failures using a go/no-go style or count the defects on a characteristic to determine if a part is defective. There is complete flexibility to study characteristics individually or in groups. Engineering specifications Corrective action plans Sequenced and random gauge input Flexible data input. Collect data by feature, by part or randomly. Guided sequencing minimizes inspection errors. Time stamped data All observation data is marked with the date and time from the computer clock. Flexible reporting Build report templates with company logos and free form text. Select and position chart types to customer specification. Mixed variable/attribute data Mix your dimensions and nonconformances in the same Inspection Routine. Track defects and defectives along with your dimensional data. Crystal Reports Create your own customized Crystal Reports for use with Part or Run data. Attach drawings to parts, routines or individual FDA 21CFR Part II support characteristics for viewing. Most file formats are Provides support for medical and pharmaceutical supported as an attachment (e.g. Word, PDF, CAD). manufacturers electronic records, including audit trails, e-signatures (Process Analyzer Professional Multimedia aids only) and advanced security. Attach movies (AVI, MOV, MPG), sound (WAV) and images (BMP, JPG, TIF) to parts, routines or individual characteristics as instructional aides for an operator. Revision history Inspection wizard Begin collecting data in 60 seconds with a ‘Quick Run’ by defining features, tolerances and input method. Track specification adjustments and preserve historical data. Mathematically derived features Fully functioning real-time calculator with standard functions including square root, exponential, trigonometric, sum, average, max, min. Part pictures View scanned blueprints and digital photographs at a glance. On-screen guided sequencing keeps the operator moving to the right feature. Data tests Full support of Western Electric and Nelson Tests for pattern recognition in control charts (e.g. extreme point, trend, stratification, oscillation, etc.) along with various alerts for each failed test. Mitutoyo operates a policy of continuous improvement that aims to provide the customer with the benefit of the latest technological advances. Therefore the company reserves the right to change any or all aspects of any product specification without notice. Easy-to-use MeasurLink provides the most intuitive interface with complete SPC functionality to help you monitor and manage your manufacturing processes. With MeasurLink, you can easily manage the quality levels of parts, identify problem areas and apply corrective action to areas in need of attention. A-6 A Data Management MeasurLink 7 Real-Time Standard Edition MeasurLink Real-Time performs as a data acquisition clearing house by enabling you to connect and acquire data from virtually any measuring device. It supports the full range of metrology technology, including calipers, micrometers, indicators, CMMs, vision systems and more. Select the edition to fit the device and the needs. A Designed for customers who want to acquire and analyze data in real-time and check variable and attribute inspection to maximize production and minimize defects. It has views to allow the user to create Parts, Characteristics with nominal and tolerance and Traceability lists. The data collection interface provides real-time graphics for Run charts, Control charts, Histograms and Statistics. Standard views include Datasheet (observations and charts), Classic View (chart windows), and 2D view (part images with callouts that include charts and statistical data) along with an especially customizable Info View and additional Manager views. Full reporting template functionality is also provided. Supported data sources: keyboard, RS232 and USB devices. SPECIFICATIONS Code No. 64AAB177R Description MeasurLink 7 Real-Time Standard Edition MeasurLink 7 Real-Time Professional Edition Enables customers to connect and acquire data from Mitutoyo Coordinate Measuring Machines, Vision and Form Measuring Systems via native integration (DDE). ASCII and QMD (xml-based) file import are also supported. In addition to all of the features supported by MeasurLink 7 Real-Time Standard Edition, this application also supports data filters. Full reporting functionality with templates is also provided. Supported data sources: keyboard, RS232 and USB devices, native Mitutoyo integration (DDE), ASCII and QMD (xml-based) file import. •Import templates Easily create an import template that maps data in a text file to MeasurLink information. Templates are saved to the database for everyone to use and can be added as data sources to data collection stations. An import template can be verified against the source file without adding data to the system. •Direct data transfer Collect data into MeasurLink from Mitutoyo capital equipment running Mitutoyo Software that is MeasurLink enabled. This provides a tighter and more robust interface than importing data from files. •Filter data All data collected within a Real-Time run is related. Often, especially for runs containing a large volume of subgroups, requests are made for subsets of data that are further related from the entire run’s population. MeasurLink provides robust filtering capabilities to comply with these requests. •Import data When set up as a data source, import templates are readily available to the operator, or periodic imports can be executed. SPECIFICATIONS Code No. 64AAB178R Description MeasurLink 7 Real-Time Professional Edition A-7 Mitutoyo operates a policy of continuous improvement that aims to provide the customer with the benefit of the latest technological advances. Therefore the company reserves the right to change any or all aspects of any product specification without notice. MeasurLink 7 Real-Time Professional 3D Edition Designed for customers who wish to collect data using the Hoops 3D graphics view, in addition to all features offered by MeasurLink 7 Real-Time Professional Edition. Hoops 3D files can be exported from most CAD systems and provides the operator with a real view of the part. Camera angle and position can be saved for each characteristic providing for an intuitive prompted guided sequencing for the inspector. Supported data sources: keyboard, RS232 and USB devices, native Mitutoyo integration (DDE), ASCII and QMD (xml-based) file import. •3D view True three-dimensional model support with Hoops streaming files (.HSF). Export your part’s model from Catia, Solidworks or other CAD software and place callouts in the 3D space. •Flexible callout design Callouts provide part acceptability at a glance. You can design them the same way as for the two dimensional view to include charts or statistical information with the ability to size any element inside the callout. •Guided sequence The display can automatically change during data collection to show the next or last observation point, providing a simple guided sequence for the inspection procedure. By saving a different view for each characteristic to be inspected, you can have the model rotate, pan or zoom to show the operator details of the part. SPECIFICATIONS Code No. 64AAB179R Description MeasurLink 7 Real-Time Professional 3D Edition MeasurLink 7 Process Analyzer Professional Edition Process Analyzer is an invaluable tool for your quality team. It gives you the flexibility to analyze your processes, identify problem areas and take corrective action to improve your product’s quality. Inspection runs can be sorted by Inspection Station, Routine or Part, and are displayed with the look and feel of Windows Explorer. Inspection data can be merged, filtered, grouped, charted and printed in the way you want it. Designed for offline viewing of real-time data in a networked environment. All views that are available in Real-Time Standard Edition are supported, with the exception of the Manager Views. Full reporting template functionality is also provided. It enables Quality Engineering to slice and dice data in meaningful ways that contribute to quality control initiatives. For larger installations that use different databases, the ability to switch the connection allows an engineer to analyze data from all sources. •Group, Search and Sort data View data by part, routine, station, year, month, day. Apply saved filters to data and search for specific traceability or serial number criteria. •Merge Data Combine ‘lot based’ or ‘just in time’ collected data to get a bigger picture of process variation and production quality. •Scatter Plots Perform correlation studies to identify process interactions. •Electronic Signatures The e-signatures can be applied to runs only in Process Analyzer Professional. When combined with Audit Trails available in Real-Time, and security is implemented, then MeasurLink provides support for FDA requirements for Medical and Pharmaceutical Manufacturers. SPECIFICATIONS Code No. 64AAB181R Description MeasurLink 7 Process Analyzer Professional Edition Mitutoyo operates a policy of continuous improvement that aims to provide the customer with the benefit of the latest technological advances. Therefore the company reserves the right to change any or all aspects of any product specification without notice. A-8 A Data Management MeasurLink 7 Process Manager Standard Edition Real-time monitoring of data as it is collected. Provides the QC/Production Manager with the perfect tool to organize and maintain a shop-wide quality program at a glance. A Process Manager provides a method for auditing the entire shop floor inspection activity from a single PC. Easily see process information without walking from one inspection area to another by viewing current production across all machines. Show clients your quality operation for the entire facility. Quality Control personnel can choose to display only specific stations, parts, routines or even critical characteristics that they are responsible for. Establish Cpk thresholds for acceptability. Drill down for details on certain traceability, assignable cause, failed tests or serial numbers. Various alerts are provided to recognize and stay up-to-the-minute on production problems. Display the easy-to-read charts and detailed statistics. •MeasurLink Process Manager Displays snapshot windows of characteristics that are currently being collected in MeasurLink Real-Time. The data can be sorted by Station, Process, Capability or Timestamp. SPECIFICATIONS Code No. 64AAB182R Description MeasurLink 7 Process Manager Standard Edition MeasurLink Gauge R&R MeasurLink Gauge Management Measurement Systems Analysis Designed according to standard ISO/TS 16949, Gauge R&R allows you to use the AIAG methods of study: •Range •Average and Range •Average and Range including part variation •Variance analysis •Short method for attribute gauges •Bias study •Linearity study •Stability study Features : Graphical analysis tools : •Xbar/R chart •Part by appraiser plot Gauge Inventory and Calibration Control MeasurLink Gauge Management allows customers to build a complete gauge and fixture inventory. Calibration is made simple by supporting digital gauges for both, variable and attributive features. Achieve optimal calibration frequencies – set-up individual calendars with: •Gauge in-service dates •Calibration recall dates •Gauge R&R dates Features: •Vendor contact lists •User lists •Print and archive calibration certificates •Incremental response methods •Customized gauge label printing SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Code No. 64AAS941D Code No. 64AAS007D Description MeasurLink Gauge R&R A-9 Description MeasurLink Gauge Management Mitutoyo operates a policy of continuous improvement that aims to provide the customer with the benefit of the latest technological advances. Therefore the company reserves the right to change any or all aspects of any product specification without notice. SERIES 06AEN – USB-ITPAK Measurement Data Collection Software Technical Data OS compatibility: Windows 2000 Professional (≥SP4), Windows® XP Professional (≥SP2), Windows® XP Home Edition (≥SP2), Windows Vista®/7 (32bit,64bit), Windows® 8 Applicable MS Excel version: Microsoft® Excel® 2000/2002/2003/2007/2010 Functions: -setting of Microsoft® Excel® input (workbook, worksheet, cell range a.s.o.) - data collection: USB Direct Input Tool, wireless communication system U-WAVE - selection of measuring input (sequential, simultaneous, individual) - control of data input (mouse, footswitch, keyboard) - character string input by footswitch - timer function - measurement time input Language for display: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Turkish, Czech, Polish, Hungarian, Swedish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese Supplied with USB dongle ® •USB-ITPAK is a setting and data collection program for collecting data from measuring instruments with Digimatic output for entry to Microsoft® Excel®. •A USB Direct Input Tool, U-WAVE Wireless communication system and USB Footswitch adapter can be used to send the data to a Microsoft® Excel® worksheet. A USB-ITPAK USB dongle (supplied) SPECIFICATIONS Code No. 06AEN846 Price £210.00 Description Software USB-ITPAK with dongle X Y 1 5 H 2 1 3 2 Data cancellation Data request 3 OK NG 4 5 A B C D E F Setting 1 2 3 4 5 Dimension 10.025 X Dimension 9.982 Y Dimension 29.97 H External OK Appearance 10.033 9.964 10.031 10.046 10.017 10.008 9.996 10.027 30.02 30.07 29.96 30.04 OK NG 6 7 8 9 Sequential Measurement 1: Micrometer for diameters X and Y; 2: Caliper for height measurement H; 3: Inspection by attributes OK/NG with footswitch, e.g. scratches on the surface; 4: standard USB-Hub; 5: Measurement direction; 6: Workpiece No. 7: Measuring result X/Y; 8: Measuring result H; 9: OK/NG judgement (e.g. scratches) 1 A C D E Height A Height B Height C Height D 2 1 5.02 8.03 9.96 6.03 2 3 2 4.98 8.02 10.01 5.99 3 4 3 4.97 8.04 10.07 5.96 4 5 4 6 5 5 Data cancellation Data request 1 B Simultaneous Measurement 1: Measurement direction; 2: First measurement: press footswitch once = 4 complete data batches; 3: Second measurement: press footswitch once = 4 complete data batches; 4: Third measurement: press footswitch once = 4 complete data batches; 5: Is waiting for the next batch measurement Mitutoyo operates a policy of continuous improvement that aims to provide the customer with the benefit of the latest technological advances. Therefore the company reserves the right to change any or all aspects of any product specification without notice. A-10 Data Management Digimatic Signal Cables •These cables are used to connect Mitutoyo measuring instruments that feature a Digimatic interface. •Mitutoyo’s Digimatic interface not only allows connection of numerous additional devices such as printers, counters and the like, but also enables connection of one or more Digimatic measuring instruments to a PC by using a Mitutoyo transmitter and an RS-232C signal cable. A Technical Data Digimatic measuring instruments require one of the following for initiating data transmission: 1.Footswitch 2.Data pushbutton on the instrument (if present) 3.Data request from the PC 4.Signal cables with data pushbutton (if connectable to the measuring instrument) 05CZA662 SPECIFICATIONS Code No. and Price For use with 1m 2m Measuring instrument plugs Remarks Image IP65/66/67 ABSOLUTE Digimatic Thickness Gauge (Series 547) 05CZA624 05CZA625 IP65/66/67 ABSOLUTE Digimatic Caliper (Series 500, 550, 551, 573) £58.50 £70.40 IP65/66/67 ABSOLUTE Digimatic Scale (Series 572) IP65/66/67 ABSOLUTE Depth Gauge (Series 571) 905338 £32.90 905409 £36.80 905689 £32.90 905690 £45.20 905691 £32.90 905692 £45.20 905693 £32.90 905694 £45.20 959149 £34.60 959150 £39.40 ABSOLUTE Digimatic Indicator IDS/IDC (Series 543) ABSOLUTE Digimatic Indicator IDU (Series 575) ABSOLUTE Digimatic Thickness Gauge (Series 547) Digimatic Workshop Caliper (Series 552) ABSOLUTE Digimatic Caliper (Series 500 except IP65/66/67 models) ABSOLUTE Digimatic Caliper (Series 550, 551,573) Digimatic Height Gauge (Series 192, 570) ABSOLUTE Digimatic Depth Gauge (Series 547) Portable Hardness Tester (Series 811) ABSOLUTE Digimatic Bore Gauge (Series 511) ABSOLUTE Digimatic Depth Gauge (Series 571 except IP65/66/67 models) ABSOLUTE Digimatic Scale (Series 572 except IP65/66/67 models) ABSOLUTE Digimatic Micrometer Head (Series 164) 936937 £32.90 Straight Back side Right Left With data key With data key and screws 05CZA662 05CZA663 Digimatic Micrometer IP65 (Series 293, 331, 340, 342, 695) £58.50 £70.40 Three-Point Inside Micrometer Digimatic Holtest (Series 468) 937387 £32.90 With data pushbutton and screws 965013 £39.10 ABSOLUTE Digimatic Quick Micrometer (Series 227, 293) ABSOLUTE Digimatic Micrometer (Series 293,314, 317, 323, 324, 326, 331, 340, 342, 343, 369, 389, 395, 406, 422) Digimatic Micrometer Head (Series 164, 350) Digimatic Standard Micrometer (Series 121) Digimatic Depth Micrometer (Series 329) Digimatic Inside Micrometer with jaws (Series 345) Digimatic Inside Micrometer (Series 337, 339) ABSOLUTE Digimatic Borematic (Series 568) Height Micrometer Heightmaster (Series 515) Hardness Tester Wizhard (Series 810) Hardness Tester Micro Vickers (Series 810) 6 pin 965014 £39.10 ABSOLUTE Digimatic Indicator ID-F/ID-H (Series 543) Portable Surface Roughness Tester SJ-210/301/401/402 (Series 178) Profile Projector PJ-Series (Series 303) Profile Projector PH-Series (Series 172) Height Micrometer CERA Heightmaster (Series 515) Linear Height and Height Gauge QM-Series (Series 518) Linear Gauge Counter (Series 542) LSM-6000 Counter for Laser Scan Micrometer (Series 544) Laser Scan Micrometer LSM-9506 (Series 544) Digimatic Multi-Unit (Series 572) MVK-H Hardness Tester (Series 810) Digimatic Port for Linear-Scale Counter Identical connectors on both ends 21EAA194 21EAA190 ABSOLUTE Digimatic Indicator ID-N/ID-B (Series 543) £40.00 £45.00 — 21EAA210 21EAA211 ABSOLUTE Digimatic Indicator ID-N/ID-B (Series 543) with zero-setting £102.00 £115.00 terminal — A-11 Mitutoyo operates a policy of continuous improvement that aims to provide the customer with the benefit of the latest technological advances. Therefore the company reserves the right to change any or all aspects of any product specification without notice. SERIES 06ADV – USB Input Tool Direct (Digimatic USB cable) Technical Data Cable length: 2m Output: USB (HID/VCP) OS compatibility: Windows® 2000 Professional (≥SP4), Windows® XP Professional (≥SP2), Windows® XP Home Edition (≥SP2), Windows Vista®/7 (32bit,64bit) Max. connectable devices Windows® XP/2000: 108 devices (18 hubs with 7 ports and 1 software Dongle) Windows Vista®/7: 20 devices •This input tool allows you to directly connect Digimatic measuring devices to a USB interface, without needing additional software. •Measurement data is converted into keyboard codes, enabling interaction with any program working with keyboard entries. •You can also connect to a USB with fixed COM assignment in Microsoft® Windows® as channel identification (VCP). •The USB-ITPAK software lets you easily create Microsoft® Excel® worksheets. •Multi-channel input for measurement values, Microsoft® Excel®. •Cables can be cascaded via a standard USB hub. Optional Accessories 937179T: 06ADV386: Footswitch £45.30 Software USB-ITPAK with Dongle £213.00 06ADV380C SPECIFICATIONS Code No. Model Description IP USB Input Tool Direct Cable Straight With Data Pushbutton (2 m) e.g. for IP67 Caliper IP USB Input Tool Direct Cable Back Side With Data Pushbutton (2 m) e.g. for IP65 Micrometer USB Input Tool Direct Cable Straight With Data Pushbutton (2 m) e.g. for Standard ABSOLUTE Caliper 06ADV380A A 06ADV380B B 06ADV380C C 06ADV380D D Price £106.00 £106.00 £90.80 USB Input Tool Direct Cable Plain (2 m) e.g. for IDH/IDF Indicator £90.80 06ADV380E E USB Input Tool Direct Cable Round (2 m) e.g. for Quick Micrometer £90.80 06ADV380F F USB Input Tool Direct Cable Straight (2 m) e.g. for IDC/IDS Indicator £90.80 IP USB Input Tool Direct Cable IDN/IDB (2 m) £90.80 06ADV380G G Advantages of the new Digimatic USB connections Application Arbitrary software which expects a keyboard code Commercial statistics software, such as Mitutoyo’s MeasurLink Arbitrary software, which expects a keyboard code, e.g. Word, txt-format Microsoft® Excel® Situation Only a USB Input tools signal cable required A USB input tools signal cable and the software USB ITPAK are required — — Software USB-ITPAK Data format Measured value as Software is not needed. keyboard format (HID = Human Interface Device) For each measuring instrument (cable) a fixedly MUX-10 Specification assigned virtual COM-Port is generated once; (e.g. 01A+138.626) with fixed COM assignment as afterwards Software USB IT PAK becomes channel identification inactive. Transmission of a -Connected measuring instruments and measured value in text footswitches are selected and assigned. format (VCP = as virtual -Terminator is determined. COM port) -Procedure is registered as a part program Measuring report -Connected measuring instruments and Microsoft® Excel®-format footswitches are selected and assigned. -Performs organization of the Microsoft® and character sequence of max. 31 characters (e.g. Excel®-table, i.e. the transferred measured text input) values are written into the predefined cells Mitutoyo operates a policy of continuous improvement that aims to provide the customer with the benefit of the latest technological advances. Therefore the company reserves the right to change any or all aspects of any product specification without notice. A-12 Remarks Footswitch cannot be connected — — — A Data Management SERIES 02AZD – U-WAVE Wireless Communication System A •This wireless communication system transfers data directly from a Digimatic measuring instrument to a PC, thus avoiding the need for long cable runs. •20 metre communication distance (line of sight). •Allows easy data export straight to Microsoft® Excel® or other applications, using the bundled data interface software. •Data transfer is confirmed by the transmitter through a buzzer or LED. •An IP67-rated transmitter is available. •Up to 400,000 data transmissions with a single battery. •By using special software the system will also support a data request from a PC (Event Drive mode). This is ideal if there is no one operating the measuring tool, or if it is installed in an inaccessible site. Technical Data Wireless communication protocol: IEEE 802.15.4 Modulation method: DS-SS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) Communication Distance: Approx. 20 m line of sight Speed: 250 kbps Frequency 2.4 GHz (ISM: universal frequency band) User band: 15 channels (2.405 to 2.475 GHz at intervals of 5 MHz) OS compatibility: Windows® 2000 Professional (≥SP4), Windows® XP Professional (≥SP2), Windows® XP Home Edition (≥SP2), Windows Vista®, Windows® 7 (32 bit, 64 bit) Standard Accessory for U-WAVE-T Supplied with a U-WAVE cable (required type needs to be specified at time of purchase). U-WAVE-R Optional Accessories U-WAVE-T 937179T: 02AZE200: U-WAVE-T transmitter U-WAVE-T connecting cable (see page A-14) Footswitch £45.30 Holder for U-WAVE T. Contents: support plate, fixing pads, screws £17.90 Consumable Spare 05SAA217: Lithium battery CR-2032 £2.90 Measuring tool with Digimatic output U-WAVE-R receiver SPECIFICATIONS for U-WAVE-R Receiver Code No. Items included Software Number of U-WAVE-R units that can be connected to a PC Number of U-WAVE-T units that can be connected USB cable length Power supply Dimensions (W x D x H) Mass Price 02AZD810D U-WAVE-R + software U-WAVE PAK Up to 16 Up to 100 1m USB bus power system 140 x 80 x 31.6 mm 130 g £278.00 SPECIFICATIONS for U-WAVE-T Transmitter Code No. Data reception indication Remarks Power supply Battery life Dimensions (W x D x H) Mass U-WAVE cable included* Price 02AZD730D LED IP67 model 02AZD880D LED and buzzer Standard model Battery CR2032 400,000 transmissions 44 x 29.6 x 18.5 mm 23 g ✓ £162.00 ✓ £162.00 * Required cable type needs to be specified at time of purchase. A-13 Mitutoyo operates a policy of continuous improvement that aims to provide the customer with the benefit of the latest technological advances. Therefore the company reserves the right to change any or all aspects of any product specification without notice. SERIES 02AZD/02AZE – U-WAVE-T Connecting Cables •This is a short cable that connects a measuring tool to its U-WAVE T unit. Choose the appropriate cable for your measuring tool from the seven types below, A to G. A SuperCaliper with 02AZD790A cable QuantuMike with 02AZD790B cable Standard ABSOLUTE Caliper with 02AZD790C cable Digimatic Indicator ID-H with 02AZD790D cable Cable without footswitch connection Quick Micrometer with 02AZD790E cable ABSOLUTE Digimatic Indicator ID-N with 02AZD790G cable Digimatic Height Gauge with 02AZD790F cable Cable with footswitch connection SPECIFICATIONS Code No. Model Description Without footswitch connection 02AZD790A A IP U-WAVE Data Cable, straight with pushbutton e.g. for IP67 Caliper 02AZD790B B IP U-WAVE Data Cable, rear mounting with pushbutton e.g. for IP65 Micrometer 02AZD790C C U-WAVE Data Cable, straight with pushbutton e.g. for Standard ABSOLUTE Caliper 02AZD790D D U-WAVE Data Cable, plain e.g. for IDH/IDF Indicator 02AZD790E E U-WAVE Data Cable, round e.g. for Quick Micrometer 02AZD790F F U-WAVE Data Cable, straight e.g. for IDC/IDS Indicator 02AZD790G G IP U-WAVE Data Cable, e.g. for IDN/IDB Indicator With footswitch connection 02AZE140A A IP U-WAVE Data Cable, straight with pushbutton/footswitch e.g. for IP67 Caliper IP U-WAVE Data Cable, rear mounting with pushbutton/footswitch 02AZE140B B e.g. for IP65 Micrometer U-WAVE Data Cable, straight with pushbutton/footswitch 02AZE140C C e.g. for Standard ABSOLUTE Caliper 02AZE140D D U-WAVE Data Cable, plain with footswitch e.g. for IDH/IDF Indicator 02AZE140E E U-WAVE Data Cable, round with footswitch e.g. for Quick Micrometer 02AZE140F F U-WAVE Data Cable, straight with footswitch e.g. for IDC/IDS Indicator 02AZE140G G IP U-WAVE Data Cable with footswitch e.g. for IDN/IDB Indicator 7 types of connector A Price £52.20 £52.20 £52.20 £52.20 £52.20 £52.20 £52.20 £119.00 £119.00 £107.00 £107.00 £107.00 £107.00 £107.00 160 mm D DATA Figure 1. Standard type connecting cable E B F C Footswitch (option) 937179T Approx. 500 mm Connector attached to U-WAVE-T by 2 screws G DATA Approx. 80 mm Approx. 80 mm Figure 2. Connecting cable for footswitch Mitutoyo operates a policy of continuous improvement that aims to provide the customer with the benefit of the latest technological advances. Therefore the company reserves the right to change any or all aspects of any product specification without notice. A-14 Data Management SERIES 264 – Digimatic Input Tools A •An input tool is an interface enabling you to easily input measurement data from a Mitutoyo gauge, equipped with the Digimatic output feature, to your PC. USB and RS-232C compatible types are available. •This USB input tool is a keyboard Interface for transmitting data from measuring instruments equipped with Digimatic interfaces to a PC. Measurement data is converted into keyboard codes, allowing easy transfer to any program working with keyboard entries, regardless of the operating system. The USB and data conversation interfaces also allow you to directly input measurement data into a spreadsheet. •The RS-232C communication type IT-007R allows serial communication control with a PC (data request command from PC). Technical Data Cable length: 0.9 m Dimensions (WxDxH): 72 x 44 x 23.5 mm OS compatibility: Microsoft® Windows® 98, 2000, XP, Windows Vista®, 7 (32 bit), Pocket PC 2002 Optional Accessory 937179T: Footswitch £45.30 264-012-10 264-007 SPECIFICATIONS Code No. 264-012-10 264-007 Data input Data output Output decimal mark Footswitch connector Power supply 1 x Digimatic USB keyboard signal (HID) RS-232C Point Yes 5V from USB cable 12V from PC bus A-15 Price £191.00 £233.00 Mitutoyo operates a policy of continuous improvement that aims to provide the customer with the benefit of the latest technological advances. Therefore the company reserves the right to change any or all aspects of any product specification without notice. SERIES 264 – Digimatic Multiplexers Optional Accessory 264-000-271: Footswitch £56.70 •Digimatic Multiplexers are used to concentrate streams of measurement data from several instruments into a single stream feeding into a dedicated processor or PC for storage and processing. •Models are available for handling 4 or 8 inputs. •Supplied with 9 pin D-type output cable. A 264-000-269 264-000-270 SPECIFICATIONS Code No. 264-000-269 264-000-270 Type MUX-4 MUX-8 Mitutoyo operates a policy of continuous improvement that aims to provide the customer with the benefit of the latest technological advances. Therefore the company reserves the right to change any or all aspects of any product specification without notice. Data output RS-232C A-16 Number of input channels 4 8 Price £490.00 £798.00 Data Management SERIES 542 – EC Counter, Low-Cost Modular Display Unit Technical Data •A Display Unit of the single-function type for connection to Digimatic measuring instruments. •Employs DIN size (96 x 48 mm) panel-mount configuration to facilitate system integration. •Able to produce tolerance judgement and Digimatic measurement data output. Functions: Preset, GO/±NG judgement Output (selectable) Tolerance judgement:-NG, OK, +NG (open collector) Data: Digimatic code External control signal input: Preset, data hold Power supply: Via AC adapter A Optional Accessories 936937: SPC data cable (1 m) £32.90 965014: 214938: C162-155: SPC data cable (2 m) £39.10 DC plug PJ-2 £3.80 I/O cable £39.10 542-007E SPECIFICATIONS Code No. Applicable input Number of gauge inputs Resolution Display Price 542-007E Digimatic code (SPC) 1 0.01, 0.001 mm (automatically set depending on the gauge) 6-digit and a negative [-] sign LED (amber, green, red) £216.00 DIMENSIONS 48 44.4 Unit: mm 96 67 (8) 44.4 6.6 91.4 A-17 Mitutoyo operates a policy of continuous improvement that aims to provide the customer with the benefit of the latest technological advances. Therefore the company reserves the right to change any or all aspects of any product specification without notice. SERIES 264 – DigiStore Remote Data Collection Device Technical Data Communications interface: Power supply: Battery charging: Charge time: Data retention: USB 2.0 compatible Internal Li-ion 3.6 V battery Via USB port 8 hours Indefinite (EEPROM) Optional Accessory 264-000-277: USB hardware dongle £300.00 •Reads and stores measurement data from a Mitutoyo Digimatic instrument for subsequent processing. •Ideal for collecting measurement data at a remote location. •Robust construction and very compact, easily fits in a pocket. •Easy upload of data to a Windows-based PC via USB and the DigiStore PC software.* •Simple operator interface. •Long term data retention (non-volatile). •Battery powered — recharges via USB connection. •Extra DigiStores can be used with one PC. •Extra Dongles allow one DigiStore to be shared by more than one PC, or a number of DigiStores to be shared by a number of PCs (one Dongle required per PC). * USB hardware dongle (264-000-277) is required. 264-000-272 SPECIFICATIONS Code No. Interface to measuring device Storage capacity Timestamp Recording Uploading Indicators (LED) When connected to a Digimatic measuring instrument When connected to a PC Price Mitutoyo operates a policy of continuous improvement that aims to provide the customer with the benefit of the latest technological advances. Therefore the company reserves the right to change any or all aspects of any product specification without notice. 264-000-272 Mitutoyo Digimatic More than 1000 measurements (including timestamp) Measurement date/timestamp uses internal real time clock Pushbutton initiated on DigiStore or via a program timed interval Via the DigiStorePC data collection software (in Dongle) that outputs data directly to a PC running Mitutoyo’s MeasurLink, or as a CSV file. Green: measurement taken and stored Red: reading not taken, memory nearly full Green: battery is charging Red: data transfer in progress £430.00 A-18 A Data Management SERIES 264 – DP-1VR Digimatic Mini-Processor A •Mitutoyo’s DP-1VR is so compact it fits right in your palm. But with this powerful little device you can print data from calipers, micrometers and any other measuring devices equipped with a Digimatic port, and even perform statistical evaluations. •Printing speed is excellent, it prints from a one-touch start and with the built-in thermal printer there’s almost no noise. The thermosensitive paper has outstanding durability and chemical resistance for long term storage. •The DP-1VR even lets you transmit the data to a computer using an RS-232C connecting cable. •Easy printing function. •Excellent readability due to large character print. •Clock function for loading measurement data. •Processing capacity for up to 9,999 data groups. Technical Data Printer type: Printing method: Print speed: Printing paper: Capacity: Processing capacity: Printable data: Output function: Input timer: Power: Thermal line printer 384 dot (8 dot / mm) 6.5 mm/s (using AC adapter) 48 m per roll ca. 6,500 lines for large characters, 12,000 lines for normal characters Modes 1/2/3: 9,999 data subgroups Mode 0: 100,000 data subgroups Measurement data, GO / ±NO GO judgement, number of data, maximum/minimum value, range, average, standard deviation, number of defective, fraction defective, process capability index, histogram, D-chart, control chart generation for Xd-bar and control limit data, date and time Outputs the measurement data (RS-232C) or GO / ±NO GO judgement 0.25 s; 1 s; 5 s; 30 s; 1 min; 30 min; 60 min (0.25 s only statistical function) AC adapter, Battery LR6 x 4 (alkaline), NiMH (rechargeable, battery is not charged in the device) 264-504-5E SPECIFICATIONS Code No. 264-504-5E Description DP-1VR Price £342.00 DIMENSIONS Unit: mm A-19 Mitutoyo operates a policy of continuous improvement that aims to provide the customer with the benefit of the latest technological advances. Therefore the company reserves the right to change any or all aspects of any product specification without notice. Optional Accessories 937179T: 09EAA084: 965516: Footswitch £45.30 RS-232C signal cable 1 m (9 pin) for connecting DP-1VR to a PC £174.00 GO / ±NO GO cable £43.80 Lower limit Upper limit Input data A Average Process capability index Range Number of data groups Upper control limit (X control) 937179T Number of divisions in the histogram Upper control limit (R control) Consumable Spare 09EAA069: Printer paper (1 roll) £8.10 Lower control limit (X control) Lower control limit (R control) Key Functions PRINTER ON/OFF CL CE TOL. LIMIT STAT FEED DATA PRINTER ON/OFF POWER PRINTER ON/OFF CL CE TOL. LIMIT STAT FEED DATA PRINTER ON/OFF POWER Mode 0 Mode 1, 2 Only measurement data clear. Press before setting limit Cancel the previous measurement data Press before entering or finish the upper/lower measurement mode. Cancel measurement mode. Making histogram to printout the calculation result Do not operate via statistical analysis. Printer paper is fed when this key is pressed Enter data via measuring devices Controls the printer’s ON/OFF status Power ON/OFF Mode 3 Subgroup in measurement Subgroup after measurement Re-entering from data No. 1 Only clear measurement data Cancel previous measurement data Cancel previous subgroup Exit the measurement Go to next subgroup measurement Finish the subgroup measurement printout the Print out and calculate the control limit value from X-R calculation result. each subgroup to complete. Printer paper is fed when this key is pressed Enter data via measuring devices Controls the printer’s ON/OFF status Power ON/OFF Mitutoyo operates a policy of continuous improvement that aims to provide the customer with the benefit of the latest technological advances. Therefore the company reserves the right to change any or all aspects of any product specification without notice. A-20 Quick Guide to Precision Measuring Instruments ■ Quality Control (QC) ■ Histogram A system for economically producing products or services of a quality that meets customer requirements. A diagram that divides the range between the maximum and the minimum measured values into several divisions and shows the number of values (appearance frequency) in each division in the form of a bar graph. This makes it easier to understand the rough average or the approximate extent of dispersion. A bell-shaped symmetric distribution is called the normal distribution and is much used in theoretical examples on account of its easily calculable characteristics. However, caution should be observed because many real processes do not conform to the normal distribution, and error will result if it is assumed that they do. ■ Process Quality Control Activities to reduce variation in product output by a process and keep this variation low. Process improvement and standardization as well as technology accumulation are promoted through these activities. ■ Statistical Process Control (SPC) Process quality control through statistical methods. ■ Process Capability ■ Population A group of all items that have characteristics to be considered for improving and controlling processes and quality of product. A group which is treated based on samples is usually the population represented by the samples. Process-specific performance demonstrated when the process is sufficiently standardized, any causes of malfunctions are eliminated, and the process is in a state of statistical control. The process capability is represented by mean ±3s or 6s when the quality characteristic output from the process shows normal distribution. s (sigma) indicates standard deviation. ■ Lot ■ Process Capability Index (PCI or Cp) Collection of product produced under the same conditions. A measure of how well the process can operate within the tolerance limits of the target characteristic. It should always be significantly greater than one. The index value is calculated by dividing the tolerance of a target characteristic by the process capability (6s). The value calculated by dividing the difference between the mean (X) and the standard value by 3s may be used to represent this index in cases of a unilateral tolerance. The process capability index assumes that a characteristic follows the normal distribution. ■ Sample An item of product (or items) taken out of the population to investigate its characteristics. ■ Sample Size Number of product items in the sample. ■ Bias Notes: If a characteristic follows the normal distribution, 99.74% data is within the range ±3s from the mean. Value calculated by subtracting the true value from the mean of measured values when multiple measurements are performed. ■ Dispersion Upper specification limit (USL) Mean Target process mean Lower specification limit (LSL) Variation in the values of a target characteristic in relation to the mean value. Standard deviation is usually used to represent the dispersion of values around the mean. Frequency A Quality Control Measured values Dispersion/imprecision Tolerance (USL - LSL) A-21 Noncompliance Bias Bilateral tolerance USL-LSL Cp = — 6s USL: Upper specification limit LSL: Lower specification limit Unilateral tolerance ... If only the upper limit is stipulated USL-X Cp = — 3s Unilateral tolerance ... If only the lower limit is stipulated X-LSL Cp = — 3s Specific examples of a process capability index (Cp) (bilateral tolerance) LSL USL The process capability is barely achieved as the 6 sigma process limits are coincident with the tolerance limits. Cp = 1 6 LSL USL The process capability is the minimum value that can be generally accepted as it is no closer than 1 sigma to the tolerance limits. Cp = 1.33 6 8 LSL ■ How to Read the Control Chart Typical trends of successive point position in the control chart that are considered undesirable are shown below. These trends are taken to mean that a ‘special cause’ is affecting the process output and that action from the process operator is required to remedy the situation. These determination rules only provide a guideline. Take the process-specific variation into consideration when actually making determination rules. Assuming that the upper and the lower control limits are 3s away from the centreline, divide the control chart into six regions at intervals of 1s to apply the following rules. These rules are applicable to the X control chart and the X control chart. Note that these 'trend rules for action' were formulated assuming a normal distribution. Rules can be formulated to suit any other distribution. X + 3σ X + 2σ X + 1σ UCL X X X - 1σ X - 2σ X - 3σ USL The process capability is sufficient as it is no closer than 2 sigma to the tolerance limits. Cp = 1.67 6 10 LCL UCL Notes: A process capability index that takes the difference between the process mean from the target process mean into consideration is generally called Cpk, which is the upper tolerance (USL minus the mean) divided by 3s (half of process capability) or the lower tolerance (the mean value minus LSL) divided by 3s, whichever is smaller. ■ Control Chart Used to control the process by separating the process variation into that due to chance causes and that due to a malfunction. The control chart consists of one centreline (CL) and the control limit lines rationally determined above and below it (UCL and LCL). It can be said that the process is in a state of statistical control if all points are within the upper and lower control limit lines without notable trends when the characteristic values that represent the process output are plotted. The control chart is a useful tool for controlling process output, and therefore quality. Upper control limit (UCL) X - 1σ X - 2σ X - 3σ LCL (2) Nine consecutive points are to one side of the centreline. (1) There is a point beyond either of the control limit lines (±3σ). X + 3σ X + 2σ X + 1σ X Note that Cp only represents the relationship between the tolerance limits and the process dispersion and does not consider the position of the process mean. X + 3σ X + 2σ X + 1σ UCL X + 3σ X + 2σ X + 1σ UCL X X - 1σ X - 2σ X - 3σ LCL LCL (3) Six points consecutively increase or decrease. (4) 14 points alternately increase and decrease. X + 3σ X + 2σ X + 1σ UCL X - 1σ X - 2σ X - 3σ X UCL X + 3σ X + 2σ X + 1σ X X - 1σ X - 2σ LCL X - 3σ (5) Two of three consecutive points are over ±2σ from the centreline on either side. X + 3σ X + 2σ X + 1σ UCL X - 1σ X - 2σ LCL X - 3σ (6) Four of five consecutive points are over ±1σ from the centreline on either side. UCL X + 3σ X + 2σ X + 1σ X X X - 1σ X - 2σ LCL X - 3σ (7) There are 15 consecutive points within ±1σ from the centreline. X - 1σ X - 2σ LCL X - 3σ (8) There are eight consecutive points over ±1σ from the centreline. Centreline (CL) Lower control limit (LCL) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Subgroup number 7 ■ Chance Causes These causes of variation are of relatively low importance. Chance causes are technologically or economically impossible to eliminate even if they can be identified. ■ X-R Control Chart A control chart used for process control that provides the most information on the process. The X-R control chart consists of the X control chart that uses the mean of each subgroup for control to monitor abnormal bias of the process mean and the R control chart that uses the range for control to monitor abnormal variation. Usually, both charts are used together. Note: This part of 'Quick Guide to Quality Control' (A-21 to A-22) has been written by Mitutoyo based on its own interpretation of the JIS Quality Control Handbook published by the Japanese Standards Association. References - JIS Quality Control Handbook (Japanese Standards Association) Z 8101: 1981 Z 8101-1: 1999 Z 8101-2: 1999 Z 9020: 1999 Z 9021: 1998 A-22 A